MS Gender Sexuality Alliance (Reinstatement) Sponsor- Meredith

MEREDITH MIDDLE; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Meredith Middle in Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time MS Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Sponsor to guide LGBTQ+ student groups, foster safe spaces, and empower students through club activities. This role supports each GSA to connect with peers and community allies.

The sponsor will collaborate with community advocates, provide oversight, coordinate workshops, plan field trips, and attend district meetings. An Associate's Degree and strong communication skills are required; involvement in

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary oversight and leadership for the program.
• Submit annual activity plan to activities office as requested by district activities personnel.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students concerning a variety of high school and middle school issues.
• Plan field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
• Organize and plan cultural and academic field trips.
• Participate in mandatory sessions for students and staff meetings.
• Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school.
• Meet with students as a group on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office, monthly or more frequently as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibilityand responsiveness.
• Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Oral & Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Community involvement

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

MS Gender Sexuality Alliance (Reinstatement) Sponsor- Meredith

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: MS Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Sponsor

Position Type: INST

Stipend Amount: $1,793.00

Hiring Specifications:

Required:

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired:

• Currently involved in community organizations.

Basic Function: GSA sponsors provide support, guidance and a sense of empowerment to all students, with a focus on LGBTQ+ students. GSA sponsors will help support each club to ensure members can: meet and connect with other trans and queer students, create safe spaces to discuss various issues LGBTQ+ students face, and take a leadership role to improve school climate. GSA sponsors will work closely with community advocates and receive guidance from Iowa Safe Schools GSA Advocate and various other community resources.

Essential Functions:

• Provide primary oversight and leadership for the program.
• Submit annual activity plan to activities office as requested by district activities personnel.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students concerning a variety of high school and middle school issues.
• Plan field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
• Organize and plan cultural and academic field trips.
• Participate in mandatory sessions for students and staff meetings.
• Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school.
• Meet with students as a group on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office, monthly or more frequently as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibilityand responsiveness.
• Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

Department: Activities Department

Reports To: Activities Director

Evaluates: N/A

Negotiating Group: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, computer usage

Working Conditions: Inside

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 05/23/2025

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,793 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Idonis Curtis , HR Manager
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]